This Magnificent Library Holds Treasured Irish History

The video explores the Trinity Library in Dublin, founded in 1592. It highlights the Long Room, known for its marble busts and housing 200,000 of the library's oldest books. The room contains significant artifacts like the 1916 Proclamation of the Irish Republic, the Trinity College Harp, and the Book of Kells. As Ireland's largest library, it holds the unique right to obtain all published materials in the country for free.

In which year was the Trinity Library in Dublin established?

• 1892

• 1792

• 1692

• 1592

What is the length of the Long Room in the Trinity Library?

• 250 feet

• 213 feet

• 300 feet

• 150 feet

Which of the following is NOT found in the Long Room?

• Marble busts

• The Book of Kells

• The Trinity College Harp

• The Magna Carta

What special right does the Trinity Library hold as a copyright library?

• It can publish books for free.

• It can obtain books published in Ireland for free.

• It can lend books internationally for free.

• It can sell books without tax.

Which century does the Trinity College Harp date back to?

• 12th century

• 20th century

• 15th century

• 18th century